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darrenpj
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Does VMWorkstation 15 Pro require additional windows server licenses to run more than 2 VMs

Hi everyone,

I just want to check with anyone who had the experience, if i were to purchase VMWorksation 15 pro and installed it into a Windows Server OS. Do I need to purchase additional Windows Server licenses to run more than 2 VMs?

FYI, these VMs are existing VMs that are already using licensed Windows OS. Also the windows license that I have for Windows Server is only for the physical cores that the server has.

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RDPetruska
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You only need to purchase licenses for the guest Virtual Machines, nothing extra special about the host computer.  So, if your VM has a valid OS license already, you are fine.

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